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Latest revision as of 07:29, 30 May 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Fafnir is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of HIP 90344 (42 Dra, HR 6945) in constellation Dra.

Etymology and History

Fafnir was a Norse mythological dwarf who turned into a dragon.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.

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